In rural Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds is a relatively small town that packs a punch. General Impressions Bury St Edmunds is a genuinely charming town, with a few impressive sights. It’s a genuinely very nice place to visit, the only real problem being accessibility, though even on that front, it’s not too bad Public Transport … Continue reading Travel Guide: Bury St Edmunds
Introduction The Grange Barn is one of a few medieval barns littered around Essex. It has been lovingly preserved by the Trust, to keep it’s century old architecture alive. Unfortunately, there’s little more to the Grange Barn than it’s architectural heritage. Quick Facts History The Grange Barn was constructed in the 13th century (making this … Continue reading National Trust Review: The Grange Barn 1/5
Poland’s capital, Warsaw is a modern, exciting city with plenty to do for nearly any travellers (except for those looking for a beach). General Impressions Warsaw was practically levelled by the Germans during World War 2. There was practically nothing left, and it was only inhabited by a few thousand stubborn survivors. Warsaw has gone … Continue reading Travel Guide: Warsaw
Once a centre of industry, Lodz (pronounced Woodtsch) has manage to recover from the slump it suffered when the factories shut down, and it is now a modern city well worth visiting. General Impressions Lodz is a relatively new city in Poland, having grown around the textile industry in the 19th century. In the modern … Continue reading Travel Guide: Lodz
Located near the much better known Nottingham (of Robin Hood fame), Southwell is a small town with a good deal of history. General Impressions Southwell is far from being a tourist destination. A small town, with few attractions. And yet, it still has a couple things worth checking out, and it can be a particularly … Continue reading Travel Guide: Southwell
One of England’s smallest cities, Ripon is a place steeped in religious history and importance, and worth a visit (especially if you have a car). General Impressions Ripon is not on most traveller’s radars, and especially not for international travellers. Nevertheless, it has a stunning cathedral and the city itself is quaint and cute. Nearby, … Continue reading Travel Guide: Ripon
The Tank Museum, located in Bovington, England, is one of the world’s best collections of armoured vehicles. Bovington is the training grounds for the British Armoured Corps, and the Museum represents it’s history, and the history of armoured warfare in general. The Tank Story The first, and main, part of the museum is the Tank … Continue reading Britain’s Military History at the Tank Museum
One of England’s two historic university towns, Cambridge is practically dripping in history in it’s medieval town centre. It’s impossible to turn down a street and to not see something interesting. General Impressions Cambridge can give you a little taste of what medieval England could have been like, with it’s old stone architecture and narrow … Continue reading Travel Guide: Cambridge
Introduction Coggeshall was at the apogee of it’s wealth and influence in the Medieval period thanks to it’s wool trade. This enabled merchants such as Thomas Paycocke to build houses such as these throughout the wool-rich parts of England. Now, they stand as reminders of such town’s more splendorous pasts. Quick Facts History Coggeshall grew … Continue reading National Trust Review: Paycocke’s House and Garden 3/5
The City of the World’s Desire, Istanbul has been an important city since it’s founding in the 4th century AD, and the centre of empire’s for the vast majority of it’s existence. It’s little wonder that it’s a city filled to the brim with culture, architecture, and religion. General Impressions Istanbul has always been one … Continue reading Travel Guide: Istanbul
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